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  1. DHonks
    While Thames may not have passed the eye test he actually rated far better than terrible in as an outfielder in defensive metrics. He certainly is not a waste of a spot. Saying things like terrible, no value, a waste of a spot and the worst in MLB history is hardly ever accurate. Saying Yuni B was the worst first base option ever being the one possible exception. He also is relatively quick on the bases. He looks stiff in the field though
  2. DHonks
    Maybe this depends on your major. For my history major, we typically had 3 assignments the entire term—midterm, term paper, and final. So when a final is 30-50% of a grade, it’s normal to feel nervous (aka stress). For my Econ major, there were often some weekly assignments, but the bulk of the grade fell on the midterm(s) and final.
  3. DHonks
    I haven’t seen something like the 40 point half very often. Dan Dickau nailing 3 after 3 while covered at Santa Clara was pretty tough to watch in person. Who was the SLU guy that dropped 40 at the Bradley Center...Larry Hughes?
  4. DHonks
    Does Homer have any good pitches? I seem to recall his fastball sitting 91-93, mediocre slider, mediocre splitter . I’m all for taking chances on anyone though
  5. DHonks
    JosephC, didn’t Kemp have a good 2018? He’s likely a solid 4th OF.
  6. DHonks
    It’s a fair statement. I’d do everything I can to keep them from going to Venezuela, even try to help relocate their families from the country
  7. DHonks
    $12M annually is a pretty nice deal for his offense. He'll probably have a career year with that big outfield next year.
  8. DHonks
    turborickey, your community sounded great! baseball every day! I grew up in the suburbs in the 80s/90s and there was none of that. But I often had things to do. soccer camps, tennis (only need 2 people), golf, basketball (only need 1 person), etc.
  9. DHonks
    Makes sense, I didn't realize he was barred from earning more. Have to think the Brewers would be strong contenders then if they really want him. Back in the NL, World Series contender last year, reigning NL MVP, wide open starting job at 2B and a starter at SS who got demoted for part of last season. He's not barred from earning more...but nobody would give him an amount greater than what Toronto owes. I'd love to add him. He could expect lots of playing time between 1st, 2nd, 3rd, SS, and DH. Plus he can play for a contender
  10. DHonks
    perhaps the new undervalued tool that Stearns and Counsell are adding is "veteran presence." Last year's team seemed to get along as well as any group we've seen. Adding older players that are hungry could help.
  11. DHonks
    I think it’s a good signing but it’s pretty insane to shell out 11 mil for what you’d hope is a “bounce back year”. Kind of like Eric Gagne? The Angels can afford it, and it may just work
  12. DHonks
    Given the California cost of living and taxes, I'd want a minimum of $2 million more to play for a team there. A quick search of cost of living by city says that a $7 million salary is equivalent to $11.4 million in Anaheim. Seems a bit high, but goes with what I'd long thought
  13. DHonks
    You think of it that way. I think of it as we just gave up Victor Roache or Evan Frederickson. Or Kentrail Davis or Tony Gwynn, Jr., actual draft picks of the Brewers at #39 overall. good call. I was just thinking of the supplemental picks
  14. DHonks
    You think of it that way. I think of it as we just gave up Victor Roache or Evan Frederickson.
  15. DHonks
    I wouldn’t trade Anderson or Barnes. Both will be important for our 2019 success
  16. DHonks
    Are you contacted or an employee? Can you claim unemployment benefits for the summer? I am a certified employee (aka, teacher). We sign contracts for a work period. Laws prevent those with contracts from claiming unemployment during weeks outside of contract.
  17. DHonks
    It's not just that Miley realized it, but the Brewers. Their two FA acquisitions for the rotation were Miley and Chacin. Both threw an underutilized dominant pitch and the Brewers convinced them otherwise.
  18. DHonks
    IDK, this line of argument isn't quite right especially in such a condescending tone. They're paid for the year like any base salary. Just so happens you don't haaaaave to work for several weeks in a row. I know many do summer school and other stuff to supplement. It's really just a semantics thing and no reason to call anyone ignorant over it. Take X amount of money and pay it over 12 months or over 10 months, doesn't matter. You're paid the same. One could just as easily argue back that due to that long stretch of time off it allows to add other income whereas one who doesn't have that long stretch off can't. My contract for this year runs from July 31-May 24. It is not a full year job. I am paid for the ~42 weeks of the school year annually. I like my summer for travel. But the argument that we are paid for the entire year is ignorant. Many teachers voluntarily give their districts interest-free loans and get that money back in the summer. I chose the option of taking my pay during my contracted period.
  19. DHonks
    That comment makes me realize that you have no idea what today's teaching profession is like, not a clue in the world... So many things so wrong with your statement, but the last part, "complete job security" is the funniest of all... I thought the irony was it was a political statement, suggesting others get moved to the political forum. I laughed at massive pensions. I'd love to do away with our pension and get a 403b match. job security is pretty funny too. As for the pay schedule...when I went in, I assumed I'd get occasional pay increases or COLA's. I've had 1 year where I saw more money than the year before out of my 12 years. I was ignorant of how bad it was in AZ, but have learned on the fly.
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    Or leaving the profession altogether. We had one teacher quit the day before Thanksgiving to take a job elsewhere and another announce he's leaving at the end of the semester. A few other teachers in my school have left the profession in the past two years, but they left at the end of the school year. I'm to the point where I am looking for a new job and would consider leaving mid-year if I found the right job. that's pretty awful, but I understand based on here in AZ. My district pays alright in AZ. We received a whopping 14% raise this year, which brings our average salary to just under $48,000. But we also contribute 11.64% to our pensions (11.94% next year). I don't consider leaving...I enjoy it. This year our Association is really hoping we can get the district to return to a salary schedule with steps. Of course there needs to be money from the legislature/governor.
  21. DHonks
    AZ had around 4,000 classrooms without certified teachers last year. When I started 12 years ago, our district was actively recruiting in Wisconsin (I had already moved here before becoming a teacher). I knew people that subbed in Wisco for 5+ years because they couldn't land jobs, then moved to other states. Things have changed a lot in a decade.
  22. DHonks
    my school district says insurance costs are going up 10.8% next year. I know others in AZ have it worse, but I have a friend in Wisco with it so much better. It's amazing how in the same profession, things can be so different.
  23. DHonks
    Seems like a good move. Our most successful pick between rounds 1 and 2 was probably Haniger, and he took a long time to develop. Getting a guaranteed big leaguer for a pick that may take 3-6 years--if ever--is a solid move
  24. DHonks
    So you want 5 NY area teams? My argument against that is current media contracts probably wouldn't allow it. Number two, even in NY they wouldn't support 5 MLB teams. If you're currently a Yankees or Mets fan, why would you suddenly become a Manhattan Rays fan or Brooklyn Marlins fan? I question Portland also. Not a huge market, young demo, and competing against NBA and MLS- which is extremely popular there. Just a wild guess, but I would think Vegas, Charlotte, Indy, Nashville, maybe even Rochester would be better choices. Tampa and Miami both need to go, but I'm sure MLB wants at least one team in FL no matter what. The Mitchell Report suggested the next two best cities for expansion were NYC and NYC.
  25. DHonks
    do tell. we have a LF, CF, SS, 1b, and C that are RH, and our park favors LH hitters. I'd like another lefty if possible, especially since most pitchers are righty.
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